STORAGE AND PRECAUTIONS
Conservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV rays and the gradual evaporation of their constituents. It is therefore imperative to store your essential oils in a sealed, colored glass bottle at a temperature between 5 and 40°C.
Precautions
- Therapeutic internal use reserved for the therapist.
- Not recommended during pregnancy and in children under 6 years.
- Possible oestrogen-like effect, to be avoided in case of mastosis or hormone-dependent cancer.
- Caution: this oil is tonic when used in low doses; it is sedative in high doses.
- Generally speaking, do not use essential oils for pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with epilepsy, hypersensitive people or those with hormone-dependent cancer, and more generally those with health problems. Unless you have medical advice, do not use essential oils for babies and children.
- Always keep essential oils out of reach and out of sight of children.
- When handling essential oils, avoid contact with the eyes of the oils and your hands. In case of accidental spray, immediately rinse thoroughly with water. See a doctor quickly if the condition persists.
- Use essential oils with moderation and caution. They are very powerful.
- Essential oils are not used on the skin pure as a rule, it is advisable to dilute them in your preparations respecting the maximum recommended dosages. Dose your essential oils using the pipette.
- Essential oils should not be used in products intended for application on the eye contour or mucous membranes. Essential oils should never be applied to the eyes, ears or nose.
- Patchouli essential oil contains the following compounds listed as allergens by the EU cosmetic regulation: LIMONENE.
- Essential oils can be irritant or sensitizing on some skin. We recommend that you always test your elbows at least 48 hours before use for skin tolerance. If you notice a reaction (redness, irritation, itching...), do not use the product.
- Injections of essential oils are strictly prohibited.
- In case of respiratory allergies or asthma, avoid inhaling the essential oil diffuses directly.
- Do not combine essential oils with medication without medical advice.
- Consult a doctor for any therapeutic indication or oral treatment. Essential oils should be diluted on a food-grade oil, honey, sugar or neutral tablet for oral use. If you have any doubts or questions, do not hesitate to ask your doctor for advice.
- In case of accidental ingestion, swallow or have several spoonfuls of vegetable oil to dilute the essential oil, contact a poison control center and consult a doctor. Do not make vomiting.
- Clay tends to potentiate the penetration and irritancy of essential oils. On sensitive or reactive skin, it is advisable to avoid the use of essential oils in clay masks.
- According to the Regulation (EC) n°1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, patchouli essential oil for use as a cosmetic ingredient includes the following information:
Danger - Keep out of reach of children. May be fatal if swallowed and penetrated into the airways. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. IN CASE OF INGESTION: call a POISON CENTRE/doctor immediately. DO NOT cause vomiting. Dispose of contents/containers in a waste collection centre as per local regulations. 
While these precautions are essential, choosing a high-quality oil is equally fundamental to ensure a safe and refined experience.
At MAD et LEN, we carefully select exceptional natural raw materials to create an essential oil that expresses the full depth and complexity of patchouli.A raw, deep and authentic interpretation — crafted for a controlled use and a singular olfactory experience.